Just because you disagree with Vida does not mean she is not entitled to her opinion. You don't have a monopoly on the right to an opinion.vida
Praise Germaine if you wish
but if you have any influence with her
tell her she (and you) can desist from pouring acid on the Irwins ( for mine)
It is not a becoming trait, and is unlikely to endear her to Aussies who live in Aussie.
What on earth are you talking about?Back on thread
How about Major Michael Mori for Aussie of the Year
Ledger had charisma as 'natural as gravity'
Posted 8 hours 58 minutes ago
Updated 8 hours 37 minutes ago
Christopher Nolan, director of Batman sequel The Dark Knight, has told of working with Heath Ledger, remembering him as a creative actor that had a memorable presence on set.
Ledger plays the psychotic, mass-murdering, skateboarding Joker in Nolan's film, set to be released in July.
..." real charisma - as invisible and natural as gravity. That's what Heath had."
Nolan also told of Ledger's thoughtfulness, saying he thanked each crew member after asking them to work late one night... etc
What on earth are you talking about?
He's not even an Aussie !!!
Doesn't make him eligible for AustralianI'm with 2020 on this. That man put his career on the line for all Australians basic right to a fair trial and much more like actually being charged for something, anything before being detained for 5 years in a modern day hell on earth.
Cheers,
JuliaJust because you disagree with Vida does not mean she is not entitled to her opinion. You don't have a monopoly on the right to an opinion.
--2006:- The world-renown British naturalist David Bellamy says he admired the way Steve Irwin invested some of his huge television earnings into the environment, particularly through Wildlife Warriors Worldwide. WWW was founded in 2002 by Steve and Terri Irwin. It currently (2006) owns 90,000 ha of land as safe wildlife havens in southern and western Queensland and other countries. It also funds an animal hospital and assists in conservation work in India, Indonesia and South Africa. It's where Steve Irwin's family wants tributes and donations to go following his death.
Heathland
250 acres.
Purchased 2002.
Most endangered Sunshine Coast habitat type.
250 acres of Heathland endangered flora type.
Endangered/ rare species, Black Cockatoos (Red-tailed, Yellow-tails and Glossy), Gliders (Greater, Sugar and Squirrel, Feathertail), Acid Frogs, Koalas, Echidnas, Antichinus, Richmond Birdwings.
Platypus.
Locally extirpated reptile species- Frillies, Red-bellied blacks and Tiger snakes.
Last stronghold for many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
Riparian/ bush links and corridors.
Old growth forest.
Native reforestation, habitat restoration.
Iron Bark Station
3450 acres. Great dividing Range, where East coast meets dry West.
purchased-325 acres in 1994 to save a dwindling koala population- less than 12 left.
Immediately commenced reforestation including 44,000 Eucalypts.
Purchased 325 acres in 1998, of totally destroyed/ poisoned cattle property- commenced immediate reforestation, restoration.
Established 5 acre hack-out facility for rehab marsupials in 1999.
Purchased 1,000 acres of grazing property in 1999.
Year 2000, Lyn Irwin Memorial Fund.
Bob Irwin became full time manager of Iron Bark Station.
We will continue to expand on purchasing adjoining land as it comes available.
Iron Bark Station is designated as a wildlife sanctuary and Australia's foremost rehabilitation/ release facility for native species.
Since 2001 a full time wildlife rehabilitator has been instated.
Purchased 1,800 acres in 2002.
Westbore
83 000 acres Located in the south western corner of Queensland in the most endangered habitat type in Australia.
Known as the "Brigalow Belt" (Acacia Woodland).
In 2000 a further 18,000 were purchased
Year 2001, purchased approx. 25,000 acres including 6,000 acres of pulled grazing land with sheep, cattle and goats.
14,000 acres of virgin old-growth Brigalow Belt flora. 5,000 acres of grazed and logged woodland with minimal disturbance.
Year 2002, July, purchased adjoining cattle property approx. 18,000 acres including 4,000 acres of woodland which has been affected by long-term grazing pressure. 10,000 acres of virgin old-growth Brigalow Belt flora.
In year 2003 further parcels of 17 000 acres and 5 000 acres were added.
Current program
Feral pest management.
Revegetation and habitat restoration.
........
Construct and establish an educational facility and science/ interpretive centre.
Fauna surveys and environment assessment.
Adjoining land acquisition.
"Brigalow Belt" land acquisition.
Establish endangered species breeding areas for Bilbies and Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats, Womas & Yakka skinks.
Doesn't make him eligible for Australian
of the year.
And wasn't he simply doing his job in the same way that every lawyer is supposed to in terms of providing the very best service he can for his client?
Good points both, though I see it through a slightly different filter than you.Doesn't make him eligible for Australian
of the year.
And wasn't he simply doing his job in the same way that every lawyer is supposed to in terms of providing the very best service he can for his client?
Presented in June 2007 with an honorary membership of the Australian Bar Association for his defence of David Hicks.[8] In October 2007 Mori was awarded a civil justice award from the Australian Lawyers Alliance as "recognition by the legal profession of unsung heroes who, despite personal risk or sacrifice, have fought to preserve individual rights, human dignity or safety".[9]
PS gee this Aussie of the year thing is a widely distributed thread lol - like bludy grounsel!
I think Major Mori did a lot more than just his job. He put his career on the line and committed his life to the fight for justice for David Hicks over those years. He is an outstanding person, an excellent and heroic advocate for his very endangered troubled vulnerable client whose government deserted him.
I agree Mori is an amazing person, but wouldn't he have been ordered by US Marines to defend Hicks? And once that happens, as a Marine lawyer he would have to do his utmost to do that, or be courtmartialled himself?
I will throw in another line on this that has just occurred to me; maybe the US Government had to have someone like Mori defend Hicks, so whatever the outcome, they could wash their hands and say, 'well, if Mori couldnt do it, no-one could, and weren't we good to Hicks by letting Mori try?'
Back to the initial thread, Agro, what is with the photos?
Thanks for making me laugh, Dalek. That's pretty funny.This thread is becoming, at best confused, and possibly bizarre (what's with the pictures ??)
But I can see the beginnings of a mini series of "The life & Times of Heath Ledger" starring Michael Mori as HL and Germaine Greer as the crocodile.
ROFLThis thread is becoming, at best confused, and possibly bizarre (what's with the pictures ??)
But I can see the beginnings of a mini series of "The life & Times of Heath Ledger" starring Michael Mori as HL and Germaine Greer as the crocodile.
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